After not knowing what murmuration meant really, I encountered it twice yesterday. I think it's mesmerizing! It's the rhythmic dance of shapes that starlings create. I first saw it on philosopher-astrologer Ann Kreilkamp's post A Great Human Murmuration is Underway....
In her intro to an article by James Howard Kunstler, she writes of the need to avoid historical murmurations that have turned violent. The breakdown of public trust has opened us up to a wild winds moment, where spontaneous, sudden shifts can happen, both for good and ill. Ann writes, "Let us remain non-violent as we engage in a long-term, moment-by-moment revolution of values."
As a very natural phenomenon that looks supernatural, it's making me think of these last days of Neptune in Aquarius. What erratically shifting winds are causing movements to form, or inspiring that creative group there? And how does the vibratory quality of our thoughts affect those we move with?
Air sign Aquarius is about frequencies and the mysterious way we pick things (ideas, inspirations) up from the air. Or the phenomenon of a breakthrough happening in different places, at the same time. Sometimes it's called the 100th Monkey effect, from observations about how monkeys picked up on a behavior, without seeing it firsthand, and how it spreads around to isolated family groups.
This month of Aquarius is a time to see who you're in synch with, enjoy that electrifying sense of being in motion with them. Aquarius is friendships, colleagues, associations, guilds, social networks, troupes and activist posses. Are you part of inspiring murmurations? Or is it time to fly off and vibe with another flock?
I also saw Tree of Life (the movie) yesterday with some scenes of murmuration, along with stunning images of the cosmos and nature. And you can see video of murmuration in the UK here and specifically Bristol, and Denmark.
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I love this! Murmurations…what a magical word. Am also digging Ann’s quote and refer to the 100th monkey constantly! We have to reach critical mass with consciousness…it’s coming
murmuration: magical shape-shifting of flocks called murmurations and they do it to avoid aerial collisions and predators. They communicate through the knowledge of morphic resonance as we humans could do when we gather in likeminded floks to multiply the energy field of 1 and listen to the wisdom of intuition in that energy field. The new age we are heading towards with the heart felt soul energy as leader to listen to. We humans have our morphic resonance field too.
The art of living is to fit into the morphic resonance field without loosing your personal soul plan and time-line. than it is possible to use the right wind for your flight and avoid neg. forces around.
the shamanic point of view :
Starling – Group Behavior
Starling teaches how to behave within a group setting – how to be effective and assertive without becoming a bully. Communication is important to Starling people; however, you must be careful what you say, for people may take it incorrectly or blow it out of proportion. Watch your own sensitivity to other’s words. You might be reading more into it than is truly there. By learning Starling’s behaviors, you can live peacefully within your community of friends and family.
here is another great murmuration……
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRNqhi2ka9k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Thank you all!
Red Skywalker, your insights really get to the heart of Neptune Aquarius for me, something unseen — morphic resonance — involving the group. Where there are dangers of falling into delusion by seeing something that’s not there, but also the possibility of reaching great heights together.
‘Finding the right wind for your flight and avoiding negative influences around’ – love this…finding that balance between the individual ‘vibe’ and the streams out there, which ones to merge with (Neptune) and which to let dissolve out of, and just watch as a detached observer.
This is wonderful, Molly. A beautiful word and a beautiful idea.
Thank you Molly for sharing your knowledge,your wisdom,
your awareness……You keep inspiring us, teaching us.
With appreciation and gratitude for your dedication
Blessings…..
What an interesting piece on murmurations! I enjoyed it, and others’ thoughtful responses…
To avoid violence while participating within a group engaged in social resistance is something we humans need to be aware of. During the late 1960s I participated as an antiwar protester and observed firsthand the violence between police and protesters. It was scary; I was young and impressionable, and I have never forgotten it. There is a sociological “group consciousness” that can happen quickly, and what is called for is mindfulness, not letting others determine our level of reaction, and detaching, if possible, with love. I welcome Neptune in Pisces!